Job overview
The post holder will promote the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust by being a role model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical leadership to ensure an excellent patient experience.
Ensure compliance with relevant national legislation and guidelines relating to Blood Transfusion.
To work as part of the Transfusion Team to promote the safe effective and efficient use of blood and blood products
Through their role in the senior laboratory team and HTT ensure assessment of the requirements of the users of the blood transfusion service and help implement service driven changes accordingly
Help ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service, and to contribute to staff training and development in the area of transfusion medicine.
The post holder will be required to maintain their professional registration and an up-to-date knowledge of their specialist area through continual professional development.
Main duties of the job
To practise as a Transfusion Specialist as part of both the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Hospital Transfusion Committee.
The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff.
Responsible for developing and maintaining a trust wide training, competency and assessment program for safe transfusion practice for all staff groups.
To promote better labelling of samples and appropriate use of components and to establish >80% compliance with NBTC standards for training and competency assessment within the trust.
To work towards ensuring, that transfusion practice within the Trust is in compliance with local policy, national guidelines and national/international law.
To promote Patient Blood Management initiatives, including identification of Transfusion alternatives, information and consent to blood transfusion in line with NICE recommendations.
Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits and respond proactively to implement effective changes based on their findings.
Working for our organisation
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
1. Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
2. Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
3. Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
4. Degree in nursing or a Health-related subject
5. Supervisory, leadership or management qualification.
6. Registered practitioner (RN or HCPC)
Desirable criteria
7. IBMS accredited degree
8. FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Blood Transfusion
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Knowledge of Blood Transfusion techniques
10. Clinical practice development skills
11. Method validation and verification expertise
Desirable criteria
12. Evidence of change management
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.